Senior Supplier Quality Engineer

Job Description

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The Anniston, Alabama site of BAE Systems is in search of a Senior Supplier Quality Engineer (Sr. SQE) within their Procurement Quality Support Engineering (PQSE) group. This is an advanced career opportunity. In this role, the Sr. SQE will be responsible for all day-to-day supplier quality interactions on a given program. The Sr. SQE will investigate, evaluate, and resolve supplier quality problems by conducting defect investigations, analyzing defect trends, and leading continuous improvement projects. The Sr. SQE will lead and conduct containment efforts, maintaining traceability of actions and delegating accordingly, to ensure the swift containment of supplier non-conformances. Additionally, frequent interaction and status reporting to internal and external customer are required. The successful candidate will support multiple projects to completion, in support of the overall program. This position entails the enforcement of purchase order (PO) requirements, supplier non-conformance management and supplier performance improvement, including thorough root cause analysis and effective corrective action.

Overall duties include:

• Evaluating the impact of nonconforming product and assessing suppliers corrective actions.

• Championing problem solving and root cause analysis activities with suppliers to eliminate recurrence of non-conformances.

• Evaluating First Article Inspections per the AS9102 requirements.

• Working with suppliers to meet BAE System's requirements.

• Evaluating First Article Test plans and reporting for execution and approval.

• Driving Zero Defect mentality within the supply base and A3 problem solving tool practices.

Note: This role supports 100% on-site.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

Typically requires a bachelor's degree in an Engineering or technical field of study and 4 years related work experience, or the overall equivalent.

Excellent communication skills, with a proven ability to write, speak, and deliver professional presentations.

Strong working knowledge of mechanical drawing interpretation and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).

Proficient in Failure Analysis, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), and implementing Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA).

Working knowledge of ISO 9001 and AS9100 Quality Systems and AS9102B First Article Requirements or comparable industry standards.

Demonstrated ability to apply practical, results-oriented problem-solving techniques to technical challenges.

Computer skills to include MS Office Suite and related industry software applications.

Experience working within a manufacturing environment.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Experience in Defense Prime Contract environment.

• Experience with product line validation, test plans, test equipment, and product qualifications.

• Specific experience with electrical assemblies for the Defense Industry.

• Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma concepts and tools (e.g. Green / Black Belt).

• Toyota Production System (TPS), Toyota Way, A3 problem solving tool.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $79370 - $134929

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20 hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.

Senior Supplier Quality Engineer

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